Paisley vs Vivian
Head-to-head: full US statistics and history since 1880.
Paisley
a name gently stepping back from its peak
- Rank today
- #67
- Peak
- #45 (2015)
- Babies in 2025
- 3,508
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- TX, OH, CA
VS
Vivian
a vintage name making a comeback
- Rank today
- #70
- Peak
- #64 (1920)
- Babies in 2025
- 3,362
- Classroom
- likely the only one
- Strongest states
- CA, TX, OH
The verdict
Paisley is the more popular pick (#67 vs #70). Both sit in a similar popularity band — Paisley is a name gently stepping back from its peak, Vivian is a vintage name making a comeback.
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